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Massachusetts Man Charged with Child Trafficking, Abduction in Berlin; Teen Victim from North Carolina Rescued
In a case that underscores the grim reality of child trafficking, a Massachusetts man has been charged with the heinous crime following his arrest in Berlin. Michael Oliver, a resident of Clinton, faces grave charges including the human trafficking of a child, abduction of a child, and the use of electronic means to solicit a minor.
Watertown family restaurant closed after hit-and-run crash
WATERTOWN, Mass. — A restaurant in Watertown, Massachusetts, has been forced to temporarily close its doors after a vehicle crashed into its front entrance and then fled the scene. The hit-and-run crash happened at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday at Jana Grill and Bakery on Watertown Street. "A yet unidentified red...
Karen Read will be retried for murder in John O’Keefe’s death following mistrial, DA says
Karen Read will be retried for murder in connection with the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend John O’Keefe after Judge Beverly Cannone declared a mistrial over a deadlocked jury. In a statement, the Norfolk District Attorney’s Office said, “First, we thank the O’Keefe family for their commitment and dedication to this long process. They maintained sight of the true core of this case – to find justice for John O’Keefe. The Commonwealth intends to re-try the case.” The Norfolk DA says they do plan to retry the #KarenRead case. Statement: pic.twitter.com/ceAlc487Zd Read faced second-degree murder and other charges in the death of O’Keefe who was found outside a Canton home of another Boston police officer in January 2022.
Dorchester man took photos up 11-year-old girl’s skirt at bus stop, DA says
A Dorchester man appeared in a Boston courthouse on Monday after he was charged in connection with taking an “upskirt” photo of an 11-year-old girl in June, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden’s office announced. Agustin Jaramillo, 28, was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person...
Baby with life-threatening injuries after fall in Dorchester
A baby is fighting for their life after a fall this morning. Boston police say they received a call just before 8:30 for a baby in cardiac arrest following that fall. The incident happened at 10 Ashton street. The baby’s injuries have been described by the police as life-threatening.
WILMINGTON POLICE LOG for June 27, 2024: Market Basket Shoplifter Arrested; OUI Arrest
WILMINGTON, MA — Below are highlights from the Wilmington Police Log from Thursday, June 27, 2024:. Jason Kasilowski (48, Lowell) was arrested for Shoplifting By Asportation (3rd Offense). Man allegedly stole a product from Market Basket and was last scene running behind the Dollar General. (11:45am) Dorothy Cooke (64,...
Alleged road rager with a baseball bat sought for Roxbury incident
A possible dispute over a parking spot on Hutchings Street in Roxbury Saturday afternoon ended when one of the combatants came after the other with a baseball bat, Boston Police say. Police are now trying to find the woman in a white top and yellow pants who went after the...
Lawrence police seek help identifying individual in photo
LAWRENCE — The Lawrence Police Department is reaching out to the public for assistance in identifying an individual whose photo they have circulated. Authorities are urging anyone who has information on the person in question to come forward. The department has not disclosed the circumstances surrounding the need to...
Boston police arrest man on drug trafficking charges in the North End
BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department’s District A-1 Drug Control Unit made a significant drug trafficking arrest Monday morning in the city’s North End neighborhood. At about 10 a.m., on July 1, police apprehended Fortunato D’Ampolo, 22, of Boston, on multiple drug charges and criminal...
15-year-old junior firefighter saves woman from choking at restaurant
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WHDH) – A newly-trained junior firefighter in Massachusetts put his skills to the test and saved a woman’s life. The 15-year-old jumped into action when he noticed a woman choking on her food. The rescue happened Sunday at a restaurant near Boston. Ben Courville’s mother...
Heath Street gang associate with three gun convictions in five years switches things up and gets convicted for coke possession
A federal judge on Thursday sentenced a Heath Street Gang associate to 22 months in prison after he admitted that, yes, he was the guy housing police officers found with saleable amounts of cocaine on him in the Mildred Hailey Apartments in Jamaica Plain last September, even though he wasn't supposed to be anywhere near the complex because of his earlier convictions on gun charges.
Suspect arrested after lengthy search in Everett
EVERETT — Police arrested a Haverhill man on gun and drug charges Monday following a four-hour search near the Gateway Mall. Sergio Sanchez, 38, was taken into custody around 11 a.m. after officers responded to a call on Dane Street earlier that morning, Everett police said. A homeowner reported...
Man charged with stealing food from Burger King drive thru customer, exposing himself
A Massachusetts man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole food from a Burger King drive thru customer, fled the scene and then exposed himself while in an area backyard. Reading police said they received a call around 10:20 p.m. for reports of a man causing a disturbance and...
East Boston traffic stop leads to gun, drug seizures and two arrests
BOSTON — Two men were arrested and multiple firearms and narcotics were seized following a traffic stop in East Boston on Monday evening. At about 5:33 p.m., on July 1, officers from the Boston Police Department’s A-7 (East Boston) arrested Emanuel Jaramillo Alvarez, 22, and Mynor Argueta Garcia, 21, both of East Boston, on various firearm and drug charges.
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